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Thank you in your continued loyalty and support for the Alliance for Women Film Composers. Since the beginning, we have relied mostly on the help of volunteers and sponsors, and kept our membership dues at a bare minimum. In order to continue providing our amazing membership benefits as we continue to grow, including professional development seminars, workshops and social gatherings, the AWFC has adjusted its membership tiers and fees as noted below:
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
$50.00 / year Join NowThis membership lists female-identifying composers in the AFWC directory and grants access to events, workshops, newsletters, festival brunches at Sundance and Tribeca, and networking opportunities.
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SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP
$100.00 Join nowThis membership is for non-female identifying composers, industry professionals and other individuals who wish to support the AWFC. Supporting Members are listed on the AWFC website and granted access to numerous events, newsletters, workshops and networking opportunities.
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Student Membership
$30.00 / year Join NowThis membership lists female-identifying composers who are currently enrolled students in the AFWC directory (with “student” status indicated) and grants access to events, workshops, newsletters, festival brunches at Sundance and Tribeca, and networking opportunities.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@theawfc.com
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Please join AWFC Board member and former President Starr Parodi for a conversation about contemporary composition and live performance. Starr will be joined in conversation by The Neave Trio. Hear about how and why the Trio chose the women composers whose works they recorded on their last album “Her Voice," of which Gramaphone said “a splendid introduction to these three pioneering female composers” ... “a taut and vivid interpretation.” The Trio will be sharing some of the music from this album as they offer tips about writing for trio and for each of their individual instruments.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
11am-12pm - LOS ANGELES (pdt)
2pm-3pm - NEW YORK (edt)
7pm-8pm - LONDON (bst)
For more information on The Neave Trio, visit www.neavetrio.com.
AWFC Spotlight Series: A Q&A WITH LA-BASED CONDUCTOR AND ORCHESTRATOR Talynn Kuyumjian
theawfc.com/spotlight/talynn-kuyumjian/
Such a fascinating interview. I loved her advice on conducting.
#TheIvors with Apple annual call for entries is open. Find out more and enter via The website by April 30th: bit.ly/3tDlzZy
The categories are:
Best Song Musically and Lyrically,
Best Contemporary Song,
Best Album,
Best Original Film Score,
Best Original Video Game Score and
Best Television Soundtrack.
Accomplished composer for film, television and theater, Cindy O'Connor is Joseph's guest on the Pivot Point Podcast.
pivot-point-with-joseph-debeasi.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-42-with-cindy-oconnor?fbclid=IwAR...
Episode 42 with Cindy O'Connor | Pivot Point with Joseph DeBeasi
pivot-point-with-joseph-debeasi.simplecast.com
Check out the latest issue of the Emmy Magazine and read what Wendy Melvoin & Lisa Coleman are up to.
Composer Catherine released her string quartet EP today. You can listen to HER EVENSONG wherever you stream or buy music.
Spotify link:
open.spotify.com/album/4b2EqimvqCR5vNVRHSRgh3?si=Ab8ncW7rRgy3SI2hNq5Ybg
Beautiful work Catherine!! <3
Beautiful string writing, Catherine!!
We are thrilled that Raashi Kulkarni is running for Governor of the LA Chapter Board of the Recording Academy.
Her priorities are Advocacy. Inclusion. Education.
From Raashi: "These are platforms I am passionate about and committed to upholding in our music community. I’m honored to be slated as a Governor candidate for the Recording Academy’s LA Chapter Board. Voting began today and goes until Wednesday, April 21st. To my fellow music makers: I’m grateful for your time and consideration."
Congrats Raashi!
Raashi is amazing! 🙌🙌🙌
Thank you, AWFC 🙏🏽
Want to succeed as a composer? Helping you do that is exactly what the A Sound Effect Composer Success Series is all about - offering inspiration, advice on getting started and advancing your career, creative tips and tricks, helpful resources and lessons learned, from some of the industry's most successful composers for film, games and beyond. The first episode features Cindy O'Connor and Sherri Chung alongside Charlie Clouser.
www.asoundeffect.com/composer-success-series-charlie-clouser-sherri-chung-cindy-oconnor/?mc_cid=d...